Irish Political Documents 1869-1916
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
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A foundational work in Irish historical scholarship, Irish Political Documents 1869-1916 presents a meticulously curated collection of primary source materials spanning one of the most turbulent and transformative periods in Irish history. The volume chronicles the political evolution of Ireland from the height of the Home Rule movement under Isaac Butt and Charles Stewart Parnell through the revolutionary ferment that culminated in the Easter Rising of 1916. Readers encounter an authoritative assembly of speeches, manifestos, parliamentary debates, proclamations, and organizational documents that illuminate the competing ideologies — constitutional nationalism, unionism, and advanced republicanism — that shaped the era. The tone is rigorously academic, allowing the documents themselves to speak with historical immediacy while the editorial framework provides essential context for students, researchers, and general readers alike. An indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand the political forces that gave birth to modern Ireland, this collection stands as a vital archive of a nation in the making.
Author: Arthur Mitchell And Pádraig Ó Snodaigh
Format: Hardback
Published: 2008, Irish Academic Press
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A foundational work in Irish historical scholarship, Irish Political Documents 1869-1916 presents a meticulously curated collection of primary source materials spanning one of the most turbulent and transformative periods in Irish history. The volume chronicles the political evolution of Ireland from the height of the Home Rule movement under Isaac Butt and Charles Stewart Parnell through the revolutionary ferment that culminated in the Easter Rising of 1916. Readers encounter an authoritative assembly of speeches, manifestos, parliamentary debates, proclamations, and organizational documents that illuminate the competing ideologies — constitutional nationalism, unionism, and advanced republicanism — that shaped the era. The tone is rigorously academic, allowing the documents themselves to speak with historical immediacy while the editorial framework provides essential context for students, researchers, and general readers alike. An indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand the political forces that gave birth to modern Ireland, this collection stands as a vital archive of a nation in the making.